Chapter 117 Focus on Prevention
"Father!"

When he saw that it was indeed that familiar figure, tears suddenly flashed in Zhao Shilin's eyes.

At this time, Zhao Shilin had no time to care about fighting with Brother Rong Wei.

Ran towards Zhao Xinghan's position.

After all, they are still children!
Cui Rongwei also stopped his actions in time.

At the same time, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Cui Rongwei was really worried that Zhao Xinghan would not speak up!

When Zhao Xinghan just appeared nearby, Cui Rongwei, who was stronger and had the energy to pay attention to the movements around him while feeding Zhao Shilin his moves, discovered that someone was approaching.

Zhao Xinghan did not deliberately hide his aura.

Even when Zhao Xinghan was initially planning to teach Cui Rongwei, the man who bullied his son, a lesson, Cui Rongwei could still sense the aura of the approaching person.

That's why Cui Rongwei took the initiative to stop and then took the initiative to bring up the topic and talked to Zhao Shilin about the conversation that they had discussed several times before.

This was Cui Rongwei telling the visitor that it was not him, Cui Rongwei, who was bullying Zhao Shilin, but it was Zhao Shilin's active request.

No matter who this person approaching is, in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion, Zhao Shilin, the disciple of Fu'an Marquis and the legitimate son of General Zhao Xinghan, have a visibly high status. Cui Rongwei does not want to cause any misunderstanding!
But even though he had noticed the approach of this uninvited guest in advance, Zhao Shilin's excited shouts still stunned Cui Rongwei.

Cui Rongwei never imagined that the uninvited guest who suddenly appeared nearby was actually General Zhao Xinghan himself.

Didn’t they say that General Zhao Xinghan had gone out on business and would not be back for a long time?

But then Cui Rongwei reacted and realized that it had been nearly two months since General Zhao Xinghan left the Marquis' Mansion.

It is indeed time for General Zhao Xinghan to finish the tasks in his hands!
These days, Cui Rongwei was so focused on studying the Fiery Magic and Fiery Palm taught by Zhu Chengwu that he really lost track of time. He didn't realize that he had been in Fu'an Marquis' Mansion for more than a month.

Just as Cui Rongwei was thinking about this, he discovered that Zhao Shilin, who was running towards Zhao Xinghan excitedly, suddenly stopped.

Zhao Shilin straightened his clothes, walked three steps in front of Zhao Xinghan, and said respectfully, "Greetings, father!"

"Yes! He is a young man now!"

Zhao Xinghan had a smile on his face.

"Of course! Master, mistress and teacher have taught Shilin a lot. Shilin is waiting for father to come back and give him a big surprise!"

Zhao Shilin's little adult attitude didn't last for three breaths before it turned solid and he started to act coquettishly and show off in front of Zhao Xinghan.

As a legitimate son with extraordinary talent and physique, Zhao Shilin grew up in the absolute love of Zhao Xinghan.

Zhao Shilin was not too afraid of his father Zhao Xinghan.

"It seems like you've been living well in the Marquis' Mansion these days!
But is the master's wife you are talking about Madam Shuyun?
And the Master you mentioned is…?"

Zhao Xinghan stepped forward, combed Zhao Shilin's messy hair, and asked in a gentle tone.

Master, there is no one to say, it must be the Marquis.

But Master's wife?

The transaction between Cui's legitimate daughter and the Marquis was just a deal, and from their previous interactions, Zhao Xinghan could also see that Cui's legitimate daughter did not want to interfere in the affairs of Marquis Fu'an's Mansion. Would she teach the scholars?

There is also a teacher, but Zhao Xinghan doesn’t know what kind of teacher there is in Marquis Fu’an’s mansion.

Zhao Xinghan was very concerned about everything related to his legitimate son Zhao Shilin.

"The master's wife is the master's wife, and the master is the master!
Father, who is the Madam Shuyun you are talking about?
Is Master's Wife still called Madam Shuyun?"

Zhao Shilin raised his head and looked at Zhao Xinghan in confusion with his large, clear eyes.

Looking at Zhao Shilin's puzzled eyes, Zhao Xinghan was stunned, then smiled.

He is really confused!
Zhao Shilin was just a kid of a few years old, and he didn’t even know Cui Shuyun’s real name!

No one would call Cui Shuyun, the wife of the marquis's mansion, by her real name in front of Zhao Shilin.

"Shilin, I heard that you have made a lot of friends here. Can you introduce them to my father?"

Zhao Xinghan opened his mouth and directed the topic to another point.

This "Brother Rong Wei", who had a "real fight" with Zhao Shilin and was almost regarded as a bully by Zhao Xinghan and was thus taught a lesson by Zhao Xinghan, is also someone Zhao Xinghan wanted to know.

After all, Zhao Xinghan could see that his legitimate son Zhao Shilin had a good relationship with this elder brother Rong Wei!
"Yes! Father, this is Brother Rong Wei. He is my friend who learned martial arts with Master, and he is also the first friend I made in the Marquis' Mansion."

"Brother Rongwei, this is my father!"

Guided by Zhao Xinghan's words, Zhao Shilin came to his senses and began to introduce Zhao Xinghan and Cui Rongwei to each other.

"Hello, General Zhao!
I am Cui Rongwei, the grandson of the second elder of the Cui family!"

Cui Rongwei looked at the famous Zhao Xinghan in front of him and bowed first.

Zhao Xinghan is both an elder and a martial arts senior, so Cui Rongwei should pay his respects first.

“So you are the grandson of the Second Elder!
I should have seen you when I was at Cui's!
good! Really good!
What a talent!
No wonder the Second Elder took such a big risk for you!
You must study hard in the Marquis' Mansion and don't let your grandfather down!

By the way, thank you for taking care of Shilin these days!

If you are free, you can come to my house and sit down!"

As Cui Rongwei revealed his family background, Zhao Xinghan immediately understood who the person in front of him was and why he appeared here.

At the same time, Zhao Xinghan also recognized Cui Rongwei.

Cui Rongwei was one of the ten people originally selected by the Cui family to study at the Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

But later, due to an accident, the Cui family suffered heavy casualties, and those ten people also suffered casualties, so the Cui family postponed sending those ten people to Fu'an Marquis' Mansion for further study.

After all, some candidates need to be re-selected within the Cui family!

However, Zhao Xinghan did not expect that in those two battles, so many people of the Cui family died, but Cui Rongwei was actually fine and had no missing limbs.

What luck!

At that time, Zhao Xinghan's attention was on Gao Yao and Huo Lian, and he had no energy to pay attention to who were the casualties of the Cui family.

At the same time, Zhao Xinghan did not expect that when the second elder came to Fu'an Marquis' Mansion with the bride Cui Shuyun to witness the wedding, he did not bring Cui Rongwei, his grandson whom he had high hopes for.

This is why Zhao Xinghan didn't recognize Cui Rongwei at the first sight!

But Zhao Xinghan was overthinking it. At that time, one battle was fought at the place where the fire lotus was stored on the mountain, and another battle was fought at the place where Cui Shuyun's wedding car was located at the foot of the mountain. The two battles caused heavy casualties among the Cui family members. Who knew what the future would hold?
Cui Rongwei had barely escaped danger. How could the Second Elder let his hope, his grandson, take risks by following the wedding procession of the Marquis of Fu'an's Mansion?

Naturally, the second elder was the one to explore the way, while Cui Rongwei returned to the Cui clan’s territory to wait for news!

After the second elder completes the transaction with Zhu Chengwu and obtains Zhu Chengwu's promise, he will then safely bring Cui Rongwei to the Fu'an Marquis Mansion.

The actual development did not go beyond the Second Elder's expectations. During the subsequent journey, the wedding procession from the Marquis of Fu'an's Mansion was indeed attacked again.

It was just that the Fu'an Marquis's wedding procession was lucky that time, and all the members were only injured and no one died!
However, none of that previous stuff matters now.

No matter what the Second Elder did to Cui, no matter how the relationship between the Second Elder and Cui would develop. After all, the Second Elder had fought side by side with Zhao Xinghan. In the matter of the Earth Core Fire Lotus, the Second Elder had contributed a lot, both in terms of intelligence and military force.

In addition to the care Cui Rongwei is taking for Zhao Shilin, Zhao Xinghan naturally doesn't mind expressing his goodwill to Cui Rongwei and invites Cui Rongwei to his house.

In addition to the comradeship between Zhao Xinghan and the second elder, and the friendship between Zhao Shilin and Cui Rongwei, Cui Rongwei's talent and the fact that he is another genius besides Zhao Shilin who has been passed on the complete manual of magical skills is also one of the important reasons why Zhao Xinghan is willing to show goodwill.

Can Cui Rongwei become a master?
No one knows!
No one can predict what will happen next!
Zhao Xinghan was willing to take a small gamble.

It was said to be "sitting", but except for the little brat Zhao Shilin, Zhao Xinghan and Cui Rongwei all understood the deeper meaning of this "sitting".

As Zhu Chengwu demonstrated his strength and became a new martial arts legend, his chances of succession greatly increased.

There is already a tendency for people within the Fu'an Marquis Mansion to connect with each other and set up their own small faction!

After all, everyone wanted to get a bigger piece of the pie after Zhu Chengwu successfully succeeded to the throne.

Before the great cause is accomplished, internal struggle must begin!
I wonder how Zhu Chengwu will deal with this situation?

"Thank you, General Zhao!

Rong Wei will definitely pay a visit after asking Grandpa for permission!"

Cui Rongwei felt Zhao Xinghan's kindness.

Cui Rongwei has always maintained patience and concern for Zhao Shilin over the past few days, and today's situation may not be one of his purposes.

After all, in the eyes of most people, Zhao Xinghan is the biggest faction in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion except for Zhu Chengwu.

For many people, gaining Zhao Xinghan's appreciation and friendship is beneficial and highly anticipated.

"Lotus Fire God, add earth life~~"

Just when Zhao Xinghan was having a pleasant conversation with Zhao Shilin and Cui Rongwei, a steady, grand and familiar voice suddenly rang out.

Zhao Xinghan and Cui Rongwei immediately ended their conversation and turned their attention to the place where Zhu Chengwu was in seclusion.

A huge yellow-red lotus shadow appeared in the sky above the place where Zhu Chengwu was in retreat.

Immediately, countless earth and fire vital energies began to riot.

Although the warriors and spirit cultivators in the Fu'an Marquis Mansion have experienced more than a dozen fire and earth energy riots since Zhu Chengwu went into seclusion again for more than a month, this time's fire and earth energy riot also attracted the eyes and attention of many warriors and spirit cultivators.

This is because the riot of the fire and earth elements this time is much stronger than any previous one.

It was also because of the phantom of the Earth's Core Fire Lotus that suddenly appeared in the sky above the place where Zhu Chengwu was in seclusion.

This is the first time since Zhu Chengwu began his retreat that the Earth Core Fire Lotus has appeared in such a huge, clear and stable shadow.

“Is this the high-level rare earth and heaven treasure, the Earth Core Fire Lotus, and the secret technique Lotus Fire Shengshen created by my elder brother?”

In the courtyard where Cui Shuyun was, a heroic woman stood beside Cui Shuyun, staring at the huge lotus shadow not far away, with amazement in her voice.

"What? Are you jealous? Do you want to go and grab the Earth Core Fire Lotus from your big brother?
When the time comes, I will force your elder brother to pass on the Lotus Fire Mystic Art to you!

By then, you will be able to defeat the Grandmaster and be called a martial arts legend!"

Cui Shuyun listened to the surprised, curious and envious tone of the woman next to her, and suddenly made a joking suggestion.

“I am self-aware!

Even if you give me the Earth Fire Lotus and the Lotus Fire God, I still cannot reach the level of my big brother!

It’s still not embarrassing!

But you, sister-in-law...

Regret? Disappointed?
If my eldest brother had not threatened Cui family, this Earth Core Fire Lotus would still be in Cui family.

With my sister-in-law's ability to cultivate the spirit, and the help of the Earth's Core Fire Lotus, the Yang Spirit is within sight.

Moreover, my sister-in-law may be able to do something similar to what my eldest brother has accomplished, using the Yin spirit to suppress the Yang spirit.

Thus becoming the eternal legend of the Shenlian lineage!"

The heroic woman next to Cui Shuyun was not affected by Cui Shuyun's teasing, but instead teased Cui Shuyun instead.

"In this world, the strong ones are always people, not things!
This is true even if that thing is a rare treasure in heaven and earth or even a high-level rare treasure in heaven and earth!
The Cui family has obtained the Earth Core Fire Lotus for such a long time. If they could become prosperous and strong by relying on a Earth Core Fire Lotus, the Cui family would have become prosperous and strong long ago!
The Second Elder would not risk his life to seek cooperation with the Marquis Fu'an Mansion and reveal the news of the rare treasures of heaven and earth just for a chance to become a Grandmaster!

And if it weren't for Marquis Fu'an's plot to get Cui's Earth Core Fire Lotus, I would probably still be a "lady of a noble family" who doesn't even know what soul refining is. How can I become an eternal legend in soul refining? How can I regret it? How can I be disappointed?
Sister Min'an, you are testing me again!"

Cui Shuyun's tone was flat, as if she didn't care at all that Marquis Fu'an had obtained Cui's Earth Core Fire Lotus through intimidation.

"Sister-in-law, I can't do anything!
Brother, no accidents can happen now!
He is my only hope of freedom!

I must eliminate all potential threats and secret covetousness for him!"

Princess Min'an, who had arrived at the Marquis of Fu'an's Mansion at some point, stood beside Cui Shuyun and expressed her inner thoughts without hesitation.

She seemed to not care that Cui Shuyun saw through her temptation.

"What a potential danger and secret covetousness! Sister Min'an, you understand words and know how to use them!"

Cui Shuyun's tone became frivolous again.

"I can't help it! I can't handle the overt threats, and my elder brother has already dealt with the overt covetousness himself. I can only help my elder brother solve some of the hidden dangers and covetousness!

Especially you! Sister-in-law, you are my main target of defense!

Don't let me catch you!"

Princess Min'an spread her hands, first showing her powerlessness in the face of overt threats and covetousness, and then she teased Cui Shuyun in return.

"Okay! Sister Min'an, you better hurry up, don't let me talk you into leaving your brother!"

Cui Shuyun looked at Princess Min'an with a smile on her face, her eyes full of teasing as she waited to see how Princess Min'an would respond.

"Pillow talk? Sister-in-law, you?

You have been married for so long, have you ever slept in the same bed with my elder brother?

What about pillow talk?
You chick! "

Looking at Cui Shuyun, whose eyes were full of teasing, Princess Min'an deliberately revealed infinite shock in her eyes.

It seemed as if he was surprised at how his sister-in-law Cui Shuyun had the nerve to say the word "pillow talk"!

"Sister Min An~"

There was a distinct tail tone in Cui Shuyun's words.

As the saying goes, don't expose someone's shortcomings when you insult them. What County Lady Min'an is doing now is immoral.

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